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A new international study presents the first comprehensive genetic analysis of the Dalmatian pelican
19 May 2026
A new international study published in Avian Research presents the first comprehensive genetic analysis of the Dalmatian pelican across the species entire range — from Southeastern Europe to Central Asia…
19 May 2026
A new international study published in Avian Research presents the first comprehensive genetic analysis of the Dalmatian pelican across the species entire range — from Southeastern Europe to Central Asia…
First summary of data for fossil and subfossil bone remains of bustards from the archeological monuments
19 May 2026
A new article by Prof. Dr Zlatozar Boev summarizes data from the first-of-its-kind study of the fossil and subfossil bone remains of bustards from the studied archaeological monuments (prehistoric, ancient and medieval settlements) in the countries…
19 May 2026
A new article by Prof. Dr Zlatozar Boev summarizes data from the first-of-its-kind study of the fossil and subfossil bone remains of bustards from the studied archaeological monuments (prehistoric, ancient and medieval settlements) in the countries…
Scientists find 7.2 million year old bipedal hominid in Bulgaria
16 March 2026
On March 4, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS) gave a press conference in the BTA National Press Club in Sofia to present the article by Nikolai Spassov (NMNHS), Dionisios Youlatos (the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,…
16 March 2026
On March 4, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS) gave a press conference in the BTA National Press Club in Sofia to present the article by Nikolai Spassov (NMNHS), Dionisios Youlatos (the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,…
First National Meeting of the Bulgarian Community-Driven Biodiversity Knowledge Hub
27 February 2026
On 25th February 2026, from 9:30 to 13:00, the first national meeting of the Bulgarian Community-Driven Biodiversity Knowledge Hub was held in the Europe hall of the Ministry of Environment and Water…
27 February 2026
On 25th February 2026, from 9:30 to 13:00, the first national meeting of the Bulgarian Community-Driven Biodiversity Knowledge Hub was held in the Europe hall of the Ministry of Environment and Water…
Opening of the temporary exhibit “Let’s Save Our Planet’s Life!”
3 February 2026
On 2 February 2026, Prof. Pavel Stoev, the museum’s Director, officially opened the temporary exhibit Let’s Save Our Planet’s Life! in the foyer of the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS)…
3 February 2026
On 2 February 2026, Prof. Pavel Stoev, the museum’s Director, officially opened the temporary exhibit Let’s Save Our Planet’s Life! in the foyer of the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS)…
An expert team from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia took part in the monitoring for the reporting to the European Commission under the Birds Directive for 2025
7 January 2026
At the end of September 2025, an expert team from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia and the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB), in partnership with the Executive Agency for the Environment (EEA) and the Ministry…
7 January 2026
At the end of September 2025, an expert team from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia and the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB), in partnership with the Executive Agency for the Environment (EEA) and the Ministry…